How to Cook Zucchini - Cooking Times

Compare cooking times and preparation for Zucchini. Times vary with portion size, cut and heating conditions; check the tips for each method below.

Fruit Vegetables

Season: Summer

Cooking Times by Method

Raw

Thinly sliced for salads. With olive oil and salt

Boil

2-3 min

From boiling water

Rounds. Careful not to overcook or it falls apart

Stir-fry

2-3 min

Rounds or half-moons over medium heat. Brown both sides

Microwave

1.5-2 min

Rounds, 100g at 600W. With olive oil

Steam

3-5 min

Becomes soft and sweet

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Storage & Use PlanTips & dates

Storage Time Guide

No sourced storage estimate is available for this vegetable yet. Follow the pack instructions and set your own use date below.

Estimates assume fresh produce stored as described. Freshness and temperature affect storage; these dates do not guarantee safety. Follow pack dates and instructions. Do not eat food showing spoilage, regardless of the date.

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Zucchini Cooking FAQs

How long to boil Zucchini?

Boil Zucchini for 2-3 min (From boiling water). Rounds. Careful not to overcook or it falls apart

How long to microwave Zucchini?

Microwave Zucchini for 1.5-2 min. Rounds, 100g at 600W. With olive oil

How long to stir-fry Zucchini?

Stir-fry Zucchini for 2-3 min. Rounds or half-moons over medium heat. Brown both sides

How long to steam Zucchini?

Steam Zucchini for 3-5 min. Becomes soft and sweet

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